Lodge at Leathem Smith

Live Your American Summer on the Shores of Sturgeon Bay

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight to a marina where sailboats glow in the sunset over Sturgeon Bay. That’s everyday life at the Lodge at Leathem Smith, a beloved waterfront resort in the heart of Door County, Wisconsin — one of the most charming vacation destinations in the American Midwest. We’re hiring energetic international students as Restaurant Servers for the Summer to Fall season, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Restaurant Server, you’re the face of our dining experience and the reason guests come back year after year. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Greeting guests warmly and guiding them to their tables with a genuine smile
• Presenting menus, describing daily specials, and recommending Wisconsin favorites and local craft beers
• Taking accurate food and beverage orders and entering them into our POS system
• Delivering meals promptly and checking in with guests throughout their visit
• Setting and resetting tables, polishing glassware, and keeping your section spotless
• Processing payments, handling cash and card transactions, and thanking guests on their way out
• Working closely with kitchen staff, bartenders, and fellow servers as one tight-knit team

Why Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin?

Sturgeon Bay is the gateway to Door County, often called the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” Surrounded by the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, this town of friendly locals offers 300 miles of shoreline, sandy beaches, lighthouses, cherry orchards, state parks, kayaking, and lively summer festivals. It’s safe, welcoming, walkable, and absolutely packed with international students every summer — meaning new friends from all over the world are waiting for you.

Pay & Benefits

• $4.00 per hour base wage plus TIPS — tipped servers in busy resort restaurants often significantly increase their total earnings
• 32 guaranteed hours per week, with the chance to pick up extra shifts during peak season
• Beautiful waterfront work environment with a marina, pool, and resort atmosphere
• Real hospitality experience at an established American resort — a fantastic addition to your CV
• Daily practice of your English with native speakers
• A supportive team that has hosted Work & Travel students for years

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel sponsorship
• Conversational to strong English — you’ll be talking with guests all day
• A friendly, outgoing personality and a positive attitude
• Ability to stay on your feet, move quickly, and carry trays during busy service
• Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Team spirit and a genuine desire to make guests happy
• Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not required — we will train you

Season

This position runs from Summer through Fall, giving you the chance to experience both the busy sunny season and the world-famous Door County autumn colors before heading home.

Ready to trade lecture halls for lake views? Apply now for the Restaurant Server position at Lodge at Leathem Smith and make this the summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life.